Landing craft models?

[tdogchristy90]

I've had the itch to build a model, preferable the lcpv landing craft from d-day. I went to my local hobby shop but they didnt have any. Now if I order online, say amazon, does anyone have a recommended brand for a basic set? Thanks.

[RustyCanteen]

I would suggest finding one that looks like the kind of kit you are interested in buying, then doing an internet search for completed models and reviews on that particular kit.

[strawberry 9]

I used this kit in my D-Day diorama.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lindberg-1-32-LCVP-L-C-V-P-Landing-Craft-Vehicle-Personnel-/310528177564?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item484cebf59c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[uplandmod]

Is that a Typo? should be LCVP?

 

I buy most all my online kits from Squadron mail order, one of the best companies in the business Ive been using them since the 1980's.

 

http://www.squadron....CFSPhQgodQTIAXw

 

I would steer away from the Lindberg kit, and go towards the Italeri, which is a modern kit. I plan to build this as soon as I'm finished with my Italeri LVT kit:

 

http://www.squadron....ct-p/it6479.htm

 

The Lindberg kit is from the 50's, and has a lot of toy like features such as a motorized engine, etc. Fun to build but not to accurate in terms of small details:

 

http://www.squadron....t-p/li70866.htm

 

If you want a smaller scale I'm working on the Pegasus in 1/72. An inexpensive kit missing small details but a fun kit to build:

 

http://www.squadron....t-p/peg7650.htm

 

Heller also makes one but I've never seen it in person:

 

http://www.squadron....t-p/hr49995.htm

 

These are really the only four kits available of the LCVP.

 

Good Luck!

LF

[tdogchristy90]

Yes, lcpv, sorry. And I'll check them all out. Thanks a lot guys. I just finished putting together a Sherman to hold me over. It was kind of small time, attach wheels and done lol. It did scratch the itch though.

[uplandmod]

Good luck looking forward to seeing some of your work!

LF

[RustyCanteen]

Eventually you may want to start scratchbuilding parts or even whole models as you gain experience.

 

RC

[tdogchristy90]

Upland,

 

Can you post pictures of your Pegasus when done? I'm curious of the finished quality.

[gwb123]

I loved my Lindberg landing craft model! You could rig a string up through the center deck that raised and lowered the ramp! The finest possible realism! It fit the Monogram jeep kit very nicely.

 

Keep in mind this was 1970...

[uplandmod]

lol! I don't fear nostalgia builds, I actually like many historic lindberg builds, I built many in my youth and they have many interesting subjects with some crazy gimmicks. Ever see their TBM? So many cool features!

 

I just wanted to give some examples of the kits available of the LCVP and what to expect from each kit, I'm sure whatever he picks up will be fun.

 

Yes, I plan to write a review of it for the website I write for CollectionDX. I planned to link the review here.

 

LF

[MilitaryPlaques]

Consider a wood craft?

 

http://www.militaryplaques.com/store/marine-corps-plaques

 

http://www.militaryplaques.com/

[Cobrahistorian]

Trumpeter and Italeri both have LCM-3 kits out too. Here's a link to a good comparison of the two: http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/misc/lcm3/lcm3.htm

 

Dragon also does a figure set of 29th Division soldiers on D-Day and their Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc can be easily converted to be 29th ID guys as well.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-1-35-US-29th-Infantry-Division-Omaha-DR6211-/250893199947

 

http://www.yahobby.com/dragon-rangers-normandy-1944-premium-edition-6306-p-1197.html

[siege1863]

One consideration in selecting a kit that has not been discussed is the scale. If you intend to add numerous figures or display the craft with vehicles, etc., then you would want a kit in 1/35 scale. Much easier to find a variety of figure poses, equipment, and so on. The Lindberg kit, in 1/32 scale, could be an issue. Ever since I got into modeling, I have avoided the 1/32 scale kits because of the difficulty in finding compatible kits or because the version/variant I wished to build was not available.

[uplandmod]

You have a point with scale. I prefer 1/72 but its impossible to find good figures in 1/72 most of them are those gnarly soft plastic ones produced in the 1970's.

 

I would go with the Italari as stated above should be no problem finding quality figures. Consider going with an LCM for your tank, that would be cool!

 

LF